Kabambe urges UTM delegates to vote for visionary leaders
The United Transformation Movement (UTM) presidential hopeful Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has urged party’s delegates to vote for vision leaders who can enable the party form the next government.
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The United Transformation Movement (UTM) presidential hopeful Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has urged party’s delegates to vote for vision leaders who can enable the party form the next government.
As things heats up ahead of the UTM party’s convention, questions are swirling around the conduct of two high-profile party members: Mathews Mtumbuka and Dalitso Kabambe.
The political landscape within the UTM is heating up as the party gears up for its inaugural convention on November 17. Recent tensions have erupted into a public clash between established members and newcomers, particularly surrounding the candidacy of Dr. Dalitso Kabambe.
As the UTM Party prepares for its crucial elective convention on November 17, 2024, in Mzuzu, significant questions arise about whether the event will proceed as planned amidst a backdrop of unresolved intra-party conflicts and procedural concerns.
Despite numerous challenges and uncertainties, the UTM Party is steadfastly moving forward with its convention scheduled for November 17, 2024, in Mzuzu. This decision comes amidst various political hurdles, but the determination within the party remains strong as two candidates have officially submitted their nomination papers for the presidency.
In a united front, four opposition parties in Parliament—UTM, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), and the United Democratic Front (UDF)—are calling for an immediate suspension of the 2025 elections registration process, citing significant irregularities. This demand was made during a joint press briefing held in Lilongwe.
In light of media reports revealing that national identity registration has yet to commence in certain centers where voter registration is underway, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Malawi’s main opposition and former ruling party, is contemplating significant measures in response to this delay.
As Malawi approaches the next election, the political landscape is charged with anticipation, reminiscent of South Africa’s pivotal moment in March 1994. Back then, a formidable alliance of political parties united to challenge the long-standing National Party. Today, Malawians find themselves in a similar state of euphoria, sensing a potential shift in power.
Turmoil within the UTM party escalated last week as the faction led by Felix Njawala moved to remove the arrested Secretary General, Patricia Kaliati, from the party’s WhatsApp groups. This action came alongside a defiant decision to hold a contentious meeting on Friday, despite President Michael Usi’s directive to cancel it.
The United Transformation Movement (UTM) is facing a significant financial crisis in the wake of the late Saulos Chilima’s leadership, with party officials contending with a staggering K4 billion debt incurred during his tenure. This debt, reportedly contracted by trusted senior lieutenants of Chilima, has become a focal point of contention within the party as factions debate whether to adopt the liabilities officially.